Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
A simple one-pot slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and bright lemon and herb flavors. Perfect for a hands-off weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine uncooked rice, chicken broth, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Pour the rice mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker with two forks. Stir to combine with the rice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use white rice. Brown rice will require a longer cooking time.
- Adjust herbs to your preference. Other herbs like oregano or dill can also be used.
- Ensure the liquid fully covers the rice to prevent it from drying out.
- This recipe is great for meal planning and can be reheated easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg